One of the most simple and effective ways to spruce up your patio space is by updating your furniture with some outdoor throw pillows. Plus, with warmer weather just around the corner, we’ll all be spending more time in our yards—and your outdoor space deserves to be just as inviting as the inside of your... The post The Best Outdoor Throw Pillows to Add to Your Patio appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

Whether you’re hosting friends at home or you need to bring something to a dinner party, one thing that’s for sure is that everyone loves a charcuterie board or snack platter. They’re easy to put together yet they feel like a little luxury. Choosing the right board or platter is the key, so I’ve gathered... The post The Best Serving Trays to Use When Hosting appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

The end is in sight at my parent’s lake cottage build! The painter has been busy painting the lower level. The tile guys have been working away in the bathrooms. The kitchen has countertops – we are getting there! Today, I have a cottage kitchen and tile update for you. Let’s start in the mudroom/front... The post Cottage Kitchen and Tile Update appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

We are getting closer and closer to the completion date on my parent’s Lake Cottage. The countertops were installed today, and they are working on tile. I’ll have an update post for you soon, but today I wanted to share the lake cottage bedroom design we chose for the primary bedroom. I mentioned before that... The post Lake Cottage Bedroom Design appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

When I was getting married my mom had my grandma write out a bunch of her favorite recipes on recipes cards. My mother in law and my mom did the same, and I still have the same recipe box filled with those beloved cards 20 years later. Now that my grandma has passed, those cards... The post Grandma’s Sweet Pickles appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

Almond is possibly one of my favorite flavors. Give me all the Banket, almond croissants, and almond poppyseed muffins – yes please! This cake was always a childhood favorite when my grandmother made it. This Easy Almond Cake doesn’t last long at our house with my kids either! This recipe uses a yellow boxed cake... The post Easy Almond Cake appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

As promised, I have a lake cottage building update for you! Things are moving right along at my parent’s new home. The cabinetry, flooring, and trim is almost done and they will be starting on tile soon! Most of the Lighting has been delivered as well. Here are a few pics I snapped this week.... The post Lake Cottage Building Update appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

I owe you all a big house update post on my parents Lake Cottage. The kitchen cabinets are in and flooring is going down – it’s actually starting to look like a real house! I’m hoping to take photos later today, when I can stay out of their way. So stay tuned for that post... The post Lake House Living Room Design appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

I have to admit I have never been a big meatloaf fan. My mom never made it growing up and the name is just not doing it any favors. However, my mother in law made this meatloaf and it is SO delicious. My own little twist to get my kids on board is to make... The post Meatloaf Meatballs appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more

We took a beach vacation this fall and I ordered the best BLT sandwich I’ve had it my life there. I was determined to recreate it at home and see if it only tasted good because I was ocean side with a glass of wine. I’m happy to report this Hot Honey Apple BLT Sandwich... The post Hot Honey Apple BLT Sandwich appeared first on The Lilypad Cottage ..read more